Healthy diet too expensive for one in three people globally, UN report finds

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A UN report has revealed that one in three people globally cannot afford a healthy diet, highlighting a significant issue of food affordability. In Africa, 66.6% of the population is unable to afford a healthy diet, which is more than double the levels in Asia or Latin America. The report indicates that global hunger has declined for the third consecutive year, but the proportion of people unable to eat well remains alarmingly high. Experts are calling for urgent action to address the costs of nutritious food and improve dietary diversity.